Kids Voting Minneapolis
A Community Commitment to Democracy
Kids Voting Minneapolis is a community-based, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to empower students in Minneapolis with the skills and confidence to embrace civic involvement and become active citizens as adults.
The mission of Kids Voting Minneapolis is: To foster an educated and engaged electorate by partnering with schools and families to enrich the civic education of Minneapolis K-12 students and to prepare them to be informed voters.
Kids Voting Minneapolis provides civics-based, K-12 classroom lessons and activities at no cost to all interested schools in the City of Minneapolis. Students learn about the right to vote, democracy, civic responsibility, and the importance of participation in the political process.
In previous years, students have also had the opportunity to cast a Kids Voting ballot at Minneapolis precinct polling locations on Election Day.
New in 2009
This year, students at participating schools will be able to cast their votes for Minneapolis Mayor and Minneapolis City Council at their school. Check with the social studies department at your school to find out if your school is participating.
Please Note
Since 2004, Minneapolis students have been able to cast a Kids Voting ballot at Minneapolis precinct polling locations staffed by Kids Voting Minneapolis volunteers. Unfortunately, due to limited financial resources we will not be at the polling locations this coming Election Day, November 3, 2009.
Community support is critical to our success and we are grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who have made Kids Voting Minneapolis possible in previous years. Our goal is to be back at the polls in 2010 to provide our students with an authentic voting experience.
Please show your support for the future of Kids Voting Minneapolis by making a donation.
Learn more about Kids Voting Minneapolis
Kids Voting Minneapolis is currently accepting nominations for our Board of Directors. Nominate yourself or someone else. For information contact Judy Farmer.
Your tax-deductible contribution will help Kids Voting Minneapolis prepare young people to be educated, engaged voters.
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